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Rod: The Autobiography Audiobook
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The extraordinary life and career of music legend Rod Stewart, in his own words for the first time. With his soulful and singular voice, narrative songwriting, and passionate live performances Rod Stewart has paved one of the most iconic and successful music careers of all time. He was the charismatic lead singer for the trailblazing rock and roll bands The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces, and as a solo artist, the author of such beloved songs as "Maggie May," "Tonight’s the Night," "Hot Legs," "Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?," "Young Turks," "Forever Young," and "You Wear It Well." Now after more than five decades in the spotlight, he is finally ready to take a candid and romping look back at his life both on and off the stage. From his humble British roots to his hell-raising years on tour with his bandmates, not forgetting his great loves (including three marriages and eight children) and decades touring the world, Rod delivers a riveting ride through one of rock's most remarkable lives.
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"Easy reading with slightly more detail than we have read in the press of his s exploits, and his lucky music breaks aided by long john baldry. Still an entertaining read over xmas holiday or would be suitable for the beach in the summer. Easy to put down and pick up again"
— Wayne (4 out of 5 stars)
Awards
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
Rod Listener Reviews
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" A brilliant book, glad he found true love. It made me want to get all my cds out. "
— Fran, 2/17/2014 -
" It was a lot of fun. I learned about the early 60s British rock scene, including the Small Faces and the Faces. "
— Jim, 2/12/2014 -
" Rod Stewart lived a life of sin. And, I think I'm too young to really get into his life story. I don't know 99% of who he was talking about. "
— Rebecca, 2/10/2014 -
" Really interesting. Thoroughly enjoyed reading it. "
— Shelagh, 2/5/2014 -
" Great read. Very nice authorial voice--I felt like I was in a pub somewhere listening to Rod tell me about his life. Lots of humor. Great light read... "
— Denise, 1/27/2014 -
" Only a few chapters in and I love this book! It's like he's telling a friend his memories. Great vacation read! "
— Beth, 1/25/2014 -
" This was a terrific read! Enjoyable, down to earth, just like he sat down w/ you over "a cup of tea". "
— Mell, 12/2/2013 -
" Pretty good, some funny bits inside the book. "
— Serendipitous, 11/22/2013 -
" All I gotta say is I still love Rod. Fabulous book. I felt like he was sitting next to me telling me the story. Berg entertaining. "
— Season, 11/19/2013 -
" Loved this book, anyone who grew up in the 70s & onwards remembers Rod Stewart. A warts and all story about his life, definitely you can imagine him telling his story to the author. "
— Janine, 11/18/2013 -
" An excellent book which is written as it is. Rod writes as if you are sat sharing a few beers, and he is telling it as it was with no holds barred. "
— Paul, 9/9/2013 -
" Fun interesting read about Rod's life. "
— Maureen, 8/13/2013 -
" I was most interested in reading about Rod working the clubs in England in the mid-1960's, The Jeff Beck Group and The Faces. Rod addressed those subjects along with his love of soccer and hot blonde ladies with long legs! "
— Stewart, 6/10/2013 -
" Does a lot to underline the "Red hot randy rocker Rod" persona of tabloid fame, very funny and especially good in the early years. "
— Tim, 5/4/2013 -
" I so enjoyed reading about Rod Stewart's life. It was a very entertaining book and reminded me of all the great music from him. I've been listening all over again! "
— Mary, 4/16/2013 -
" Rod is pretty self-deprecating. Good read. "
— Anne, 4/3/2013 -
" Sometimes, a girl's gotta read what a girl's gotta read... "
— Marcia, 1/18/2013 -
" That was a fun biography. A good balance of music, stupidity, and reflection. I'm glad he discussed the craft of music making...as well as the Jeff Beck moments. Now if only Rod Stewart could understand what the word LOVE means. "
— Rod, 12/7/2012 -
" If you are a Rod fan, you will like this book! "
— Marlene, 11/13/2012 -
" This book was lighthearted and funny, I thoroughly enjoyed it. "
— Tracey, 10/29/2012
About Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart is a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and a Grammy Living Legend. In a career spanning five decades, he has sold more than a hundred million records and continues to be one of the top-grossing and most beloved live performers in the world. In 2007, the Queen of England bestowed him the prestigious CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for his contributions to music. He lives with his wife, Penny Lancaster, and children in Beverly Hills, California and Epping, Essex.
About Simon Vance
Simon Vance (a.k.a. Robert Whitfield) is an award-winning actor and narrator. He has earned more than fifty Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration thirteen times. He was named Booklist’s very first Voice of Choice in 2008 and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice as well as an AudioFile Best Voice of 2009. He has narrated more than eight hundred audiobooks over almost thirty years, beginning when he was a radio newsreader for the BBC in London. He is also an actor who has appeared on both stage and television.